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Your Diet: Healthy Eating & You

September 16, 2019
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A balanced and nutritious diet is essential for your overall health and well-being. Approximately half of American adults have a chronic ailment which could be prevented or reversed through lifestyle changes. These diseases include (but are not limited to): diabetes, heart disease, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, etc. Additionally, nearly 70% of adults and 30% of children are overweight or obese. Implementing a nutritious diet and maintaining a healthy weight will reduce your risk of developing chronic diseases. Consistently choosing healthy options for meals and snacks is the foundation for developing a healthy eating pattern. Each and every day you are faced with dozens of opportunities to make a nutritious choice, but of course, there are outside factors which may influence your decision. These factors include money, time, personal...

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What is a Doctor of Osteopathy? (D.O.)

September 6, 2019
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D.O. stands for Doctor of Osteopathy. Osteopathic physicians in the U.S. practice all manner of medicine from Surgery to Pediatrics to OBGYN. The difference between an M.D. and a D.O. is their approach to care and philosophy of medicine. The basis of Osteopathy is to support the body in healing the natural way without the need of pharmaceuticals if possible. Osteopathic physicians are also trained in manipulative arts similar to a chiropractor. The osteopathic profession actually invented the holistic art of “laying on of hands” to support the spine and muscular systems in healing. We treat patients through touch when indicated to realign spines and release tight muscles in an effort to maintain balance within the body. We also believe in the release of the...

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Pollen & Allergies

June 5, 2019
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Pollen is a common allergen that causes hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis). Although some patients are only affected seasonally, others are symptomatic year-round. Symptoms include sneezing, runny nose, itching, headache, etc. Generally speaking, an allergy occurs when your body’s immune system overreacts to particles in the environment like pollen. Your immune system fights these allergens by producing antibodies that release chemicals. One major chemical that your body releases are histamine. Histamine causes the inflammatory response of an allergic reaction. Throughout the year, grasses, trees, and weeds produce small pollen grains. Pollen is carried by the wind and often remains airborne. So, on windy, dry, and hot days, the increased movement and distribution of pollen can result in heightened allergy symptoms. Pollen exposure can be limited by keeping your windows closed,...

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The Facts About Immunizations

June 5, 2019
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Immunizations are not just for small children. At Sensenbrenner Primary Care, we treat and vaccinate patients who are 13 years old and above. Immunizations are important for preventing diseases that could lead to serious health concerns. We aim to educate and inform patients about which vaccinations are necessarily based on age, health history, etc. For adults, we recommend the following vaccinations based on recommendations published by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): An influenza vaccine every fall (or winter) to protect yourself and those around you from the flu. The CDC estimates that there were between 36,400 and 61,200 flu-related deaths last year, so it’s important to receive your flu shot.The Tdap vaccine if you did not receive it as an adolescent. It protects against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis....

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eStatements are back!

June 19, 2018
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Watch your inbox for an email from Sensenbrenner Primary Care, Subject Line “Statement: Sensenbrenner”. The email contains a link with your statement and a link to pay. ...

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